2012 Audi A6 Service and Repair Manual

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2012 Audi A6 service and repair manual a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What's included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Premium Sedan 4-Door
  • Premium Plus Sedan 4-Door
  • Elite Sedan 4-Door
  • Luxury Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.8L 2773CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Audi A6 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V82300008/12/2015Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured Ja

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charg

NHTSA #16V64600007/09/2016Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrad

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of ch

NHTSA #11V58000006/12/2011Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 AUDI A6 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 8, 2011, THROUGH MAY 26, 2011. DUE TO A PROBLEM IN THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE SEAM OF THE AI

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE HEAD CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PR

Remedy

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT CURTAIN AIR BAG F

NHTSA #17V00200003/01/2017Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These

Consequence

If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolan

TSB #11032137

This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

TSB #11032131

This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

TSB #11031064

This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

TSB #11031053

This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder.

TSB #11031051

This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

TSB #11030985

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

TSB #11030984

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

TSB #11030983

This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1484 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20250728Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Dear Highway Safety Authority Officer I am writing to formally request an investigation into a potential safety concern involving structural rust on the engine subframe (engine cradle) of the Audi A6,

20240121Component: STEERING

Vehicle suffered sudden and total loss of power steering. Had just driven the car 5-10 minutes prior, came out to leave and had a message stating do not drive vehicle, steering defective. At that po

20231230Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Good morning, For the past couple of weeks, I've been getting the run around on whether the issue I'm having with my vehicle is an active recall. I recently took my vehicle to Eurocode Tuning (To

20230919Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2012 Audi A6. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway, he smelled an abnormal fuel odor. The contact stated that the fuel odor became stronger while driving 65 MPH. The

20221220Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My car almost overheated on the high on thanksgiving night thank god my brother was behind me driving and took me to go get antifreeze my coolant was leaking and i think my water pump messed up almost

Showing the 5 most serious of 86 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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